44 Mines RoadBlue Hill, ME 04614
PO Box 537Blue Hill, ME 04614
| July - Mid October |
| Thursday - Saturday | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Mid October - June |
| Wednesday open for research | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Donations gratefully accepted
|
phone:
|
|
Brad Emerson
phone:
|
Parson Jonathan Fisher was the Congregational minister from 1794 to 1837 in the small village of Blue Hill, Maine. Although his primary duties as a country parson engaged much of his time, Fisher was also a farmer, scientist, mathematician, surveyer, and writer of prose and poetry. He bound his own books, made buttons and hats, designed and built furniture, painted sleighs, was a reporter for the local newspaper, helped found Bangor Theological Seminary, dug wells, built his own home and raised a large family.
Truly a renaissance man in the breadth of his accomplishments Fisher invites comparison with a Franklin or Jefferson. In his manners, morals and writings Fisher represents the best of the vigorous New England churchmen who shaped the standards of their congregations during America's formative years.
Jonathan Fisher's home is open to the public at selected times throughout the year. It is maintained and operated by the Jonathan Fisher Memorial, Inc.
The Fisher House, which Reverend Fisher built in 1814 in Blue Hill Maine, is filled with the personal effects of Reverend Fisher, many of which were made by his own hands. The house is on the National Register of Historic Places and with the surrounding fields and gardens, is the focal point for the activities of the Jonathan Fisher Memorial.
The Jonathan Fisher Memorial is a member of the National Trust and was founded in 1954 with the mission:
"To perpetuate the memory, spirit, works, and teachings of the Reverend Jonathan Fisher and to preserve at Blue Hill and elsewhere, his home, relics and other things of his life, and of his descendants and of the period in which he lived in order that his life may serve as an inspiration to others."
Read William Hinckley's 1971 History of the founding of the Fisher Memorial.
Current activities:
Educational programs for school-aged children throughout the year.
Summer Festivals with music, crafts and tours Strategic Planning for preservation, support and outreach.
Consultation for preservation of buildings, paintings, documents and other collections.
Structural repairs and buildings and grounds maintenance.
The Fisher property had been all but abandoned by the Fisher family. By the end of World War II it was in a sad state of disrepair. For a time the doors stood ajar and people wandered about at will. Fortunately Roland Howard had provided some protection, and much of the furnishings had been removed by him, The building was basically sound, but it had had no paint or other repairs for many years.
The First Meeting of Incorporation was held at the home of Ethelwyn Hinckley at 2:30 P.M. on August 21, 1954.
It was duly voted (according to minutes previously prepared, probably by David Ashton):
1. The application and warrant be affixed to the record of this meeting.
2. The applicants organize into a corporation.
3. The name shall be Jonathan Fisher Memorial Incorporated.
4. The location shall be Blue Hill, Maine.
5. (The purpose of the corporation was defined.)
6. Membership shall consist of the original incorporators and all other persons who may be admitted to membership by vote of the corporation or by vote of the Board of Trustees.
7. That unless and until otherwise provided by the By-Laws when adopted … the Board of Trustees consisting of seven members and four officers who shall be Trustees.
8. Proceed with election of Trustees and. Officers. A written ballot was taken as above. The Secretary was then sworn by Frederick S. Wardwell, Justice of the peace.
9. Voted to file a Certificate of Organization as Required by Sec. 4, Chapter 5, R.S.
10. Voted that the meeting recess to permit preparation of a set of By—Laws and. reconvene at the same place on … date not set).
The Fisher House, which Reverend Fisher built in 1814 in Blue Hill Maine, is filled with the personal effects of Reverend Fisher, many of which were made by his own hands. The house is on the National Register of Historic Places and with the surrounding fields and gardens, is the focal point for the activities of the Jonathan Fisher Memorial.
The Jonathan Fisher Memorial is a member of the National Trust and was founded in 1954 with the mission:
"To perpetuate the memory, spirit, works, and teachings of the Reverend Jonathan Fisher and to preserve at Blue Hill and elsewhere, his home, relics and other things of his life, and of his descendants and of the period in which he lived in order that his life may serve as an inspiration to others."
Read William Hinckley's 1971 History of the founding of the Fisher Memorial.
Current activities:
. Educational programs for school-aged children throughout the year.
. Summer Festivals with music, crafts and tours Strategic Planning for preservation, support and outreach.
. Consultation for preservation of buildings, paintings, documents and other collections.
. Structural repairs and buildings and grounds maintenance.
Letters, papers, art and reference material by and pertaining to Rev. Fisher
Docent training in Spring, see website for special events and lectures.
Access: Students, Scholars, Members
Appointment required: Yes
Bi-Yearly Newsletter
Annual Report
This information, including business hours, addresses and contact information is
provided for general reference purposes only. No representation is made or warranty is given as
to its content or the reliability thereof. User assumes all risk of use. Stories USA, Inc.
and its content suppliers assume no responsibility for any loss or delay resulting from such
use. Please call ahead to verify the dates, the location and directions.